Rogue Reviews

Dave's Top 100 Movies (up to April 2026)

To celebrate our 100th episode, David takes on the daunting challenge of ranking his 100 personal favourite movies of all time - a subjective list based on nostalgia, rewatchability, emotional impact, and pure enjoyment rather than critical consensus. From Avengers: Endgame and Mr. & Mrs. Smith right through to classics like Jaws, Alien, The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Shawshank Redemption, and his all-time number one, we hear why these films made the cut, with plenty of Gary’s surprised reactions along the way. Rogue Reviews is produced by Urban Podcasts [https://urbanpodcasts.co.uk/]. Recorded on the 9 May 2026 © Rogue Reviews.

Rogue Bites: Legends (Season 1), Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026), a Hidden Gem and Obsession (2026)

From the world of Rogue Reviews, this is Rogue Bites - where we break down the latest films and TV in minutes. In this Rogue Bite, we get into: - Legends (Season 1): Gary dives into the gripping Netflix series based on the real 1990s UK war on drugs, starring Steve Coogan as the head of an undercover customs unit. - Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026): David checks out the charming Netflix drama narrated by an intelligent octopus (voiced by Alfred Molina), starring Sally Field - a heartfelt, tearjerker story about loss, connection, and unlikely friendships. - The Iron Claw (2023): A powerful wrestling biopic about the Von Erich family, with Zac Efron delivering a standout performance. - Obsession (2025): David’s quick take on the new cinema horror about a dangerous wish gone wrong. Don’t forget, for deeper dives and full discussions, catch the main Rogue Reviews episodes every Friday. Rogue Reviews is produced by Urban Podcasts [https://urbanpodcasts.co.uk/]. Recorded on the 17 May 2026 © Rogue Reviews.

Michael (2026) - the King of Pop on screen

A celebratory biopic chronicling Michael Jackson’s journey from his early days with the Jackson 5 to global superstardom. Jaafar Jackson (Michael’s real-life nephew) stars as the King of Pop, with Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Miles Teller and Colman Domingo rounding out the cast. We discuss how the film follows the classic musical biopic formula - hitting all the expected beats while delivering strong performances and impressive recreations of iconic moments and debate whether its safe, positive approach works as pure entertainment for fans or feels too sanitised by skipping the more controversial chapters of Jackson’s life. Rogue Reviews is produced by Urban Podcasts [urbanpodcasts.co.uk].  Recorded on the 3 May 2026 © Rogue Reviews.

Rogue Bites: Mortal Kombat II (2026), Apex (2026) and a Gritty Slow-Burn Horror

From the world of Rogue Reviews, this is Rogue Bites - where we break down the latest films and TV in minutes. In this Rogue Bite, we get into: - Mortal Kombat II (2026): Gary hits the cinema and finds a fun, action-packed sequel that delivers on the powers and fan-service. - Apex (2026): David checks out the Netflix thriller with Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton - a tense hunter-vs-hunted chase across the Australian outback. - Gritty Slow-Burn Horror: The British found-footage chiller The Borderlands (2013) [Final Prayer] on Prime, could be a good watch if you enjoyed the sinister atmosphere of Hokum (2026). Plus a quick word on the dark, cringey black comedy The Drama (2026) starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, and a brief chat about David’s upcoming Top 100 Movies episode. Don’t forget, for deeper dives and full discussions, catch the main Rogue Reviews episodes every Friday. Rogue Bites is produced by Urban Podcasts [https://urbanpodcasts.co.uk/].  Recorded on the 09 May 2026 © Rogue Reviews.

Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) - family reunion from hell

Lee Cronin delivers a fresh horror spin on the classic Universal monster franchise. When a young girl who vanished in the desert years earlier suddenly returns to her family, what should be a joyful reunion quickly turns terrifying as they realise she is not the same daughter they lost. We discuss how this version leans heavily into body horror, jump scares and an unsettling atmosphere rather than action-adventure, comparing it to past Mummy films, whilst debating the conventional possession tropes it shares with The Conjuring movies. Later in the conversation, we chat about the gruesome practical effects and have a good-natured disagreement about character decisions. Rogue Reviews is produced by Urban Podcasts [https://urbanpodcasts.co.uk/].  Recorded on the 26 April 2026 © Rogue Reviews.